Commissioning Field Engineer- Electrical

Praetorian Power Protection LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection LLC is seeking a Commissioning Field Engineer - Electrical for our Sullivan, ID data center site. You will drive commissioning of electrical systems, from design review to IST and handover, ensuring safety and compliance with NFPA70E and LOTO on site.

You will lead testing of UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs, develop plans and scripts, and coordinate with owners and vendors to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military training.
• 5–10 years of commissioning experience, preferably in data centers or similar high-reliability facilities.
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines.
• Digital proficiency with commissioning software (CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Procore) and power monitoring systems (EPMS/SCADA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure mission-critical electrical systems are installed, tested, and functioning per design intent across the project lifecycle.
• Execute Level 1–5 commissioning for UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs.
• Develop and review commissioning plans, FPTs, and IST scripts.
• Identify and resolve electrical faults and design discrepancies during startup.
• Analyze drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with OPR.
• Enforce NFPA 70E and LOTO procedures on-site.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and vendors to meet milestones safely.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Data center familiarity

NFPA70E safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military training

Tools

CxAlloy

Bluebeam

Procore

EPMS/SCADA

NETA testing standards

Job description

Commissioning Field Engineer - Electrical

Praetorian Power Protection, the leader in NETA testing and staff augmentation to the mission-critical industry, is searching for a strong Commissioning Engineer with electrical experience for our data center site in Sullivan, ID. This role is critical to ensuring the successful commissioning of electrical systems for our projects. If you have a strong electrical commissioning background and thrive in fast-paced environments, we want you to help us drive excellence.

In this position you will:

• Ensure that mission-critical electrical systems are installed, tested, and functioning according to the design intent. This role spans the entire project lifecycle—from design review and factory testing to final integrated systems testing (IST) and facility handover.
• Testing & Validation: Execute Level 1–5 commissioning for critical systems, including UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies), MV/LV Switchgear, Generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs.
• Documentation: Develop and review commissioning plans, Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify, document, and resolve complex electrical faults and design discrepancies during the startup phase.
• Design Review: Analyze one-line diagrams, schematics, and submittals to ensure compliance with owner project requirements (OPR).
• Safety Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to NFPA 70E and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures on-site.
• Client Coordination: Act as a technical liaison between owners, contractors, and vendors to ensure project milestones are met safely.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military training (e.g., Navy Nuclear program).
• Experience: 5–10 years of commissioning experience, with a heavy preference for Data Centers, Semiconductor Fabs, or similar high-reliability industrial facilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines.
• Digital Proficiency: Experience with commissioning software (e.g., CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Procore) and power monitoring systems (EPMS/SCADA).